Before applying fertilizer or any other soil amendment, it's a good idea to see what the soil already contains. That way you won't be inadvertently increasing a nutrient the soil already has plenty of ...

FEMA is doubling down on its decision to not test soil after cleanup of toxic wildfire ash and debris in Los Angeles County, ...

Experts told USA TODAY that further testing is needed to help communities understand the risks of lingering L.A. wildfire ...

And that level is measured in pH. Learning how to test your soil’s pH or find out how acidic your soil is easy as there are a few tools you can use. It's a good idea to perform one of these ...

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However ...

Did you know that one pound of phosphorus from excessive fertilization can produce anywhere from 300 to 500 pounds of algae if that phosphorus reaches a lake or river? Reducing excessive ...

In a recent interview, Abe Isaak, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in California, shared insights on soil and tissue ...

The decision surprised L.A. County officials. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that it won’t order soil testing at properties damaged by the Eaton and Palisades fires after they ...

L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have ...

Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will grow. Garden lime consists of finely ground limestone and is applied to the ...

The best times for testing the soil are in late summer or fall, depending on what you're planting. You'll want to test, read the results, and apply soil enhancements so they have time to merge ...